Big Buck Lake Fish Stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · 1997–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Big Buck Lake was last stocked July 6, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Big Buck Lake has 35 stocking records on file, spanning 1997–2026, with about 36,000 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Buck Lake is stocked
Big Buck Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 27 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,062 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 329 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,015 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,526 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Big Buck Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Big Buck Lake was last stocked July 6, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Buck Lake?
Big Buck Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Big Buck Lake stocked?
Big Buck Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Big Buck Lake stocked?
Big Buck Lake is stocked intermittently — 35 recorded stockings between 1997 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Buck Lake?
About 36,000 fish have been stocked in Big Buck Lake across 35 recorded events since 1997, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.